Business & Commerce Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce is offered at 815 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Business & Commerce graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 57,976 students earned theirBusiness & Commerce majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Business & Commerce at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 1,541 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 25,923 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,447 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 190 |
Earnings of Business & Commerce Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce of $62,451 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,182 |
| 4 years | $62,451 |
| 5 years | $70,051 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Business & Commerce students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 705 |
| Women | 836 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Business & Commerce graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 697 | 45.2% |
| Asian | 80 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 499 | 32.4% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 30 | 1.9% |
| International Students | 20 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Business & Commerce Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 948 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Business & Commerce students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Indiana University-Bloomington. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,530 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,275 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,146 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,026 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,005 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Global Region comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 886 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 806 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 781 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 757 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 639 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 605 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 586 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Strayer University-Georgia is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 552 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 548 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 500 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 453 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cuesta College is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-St Louis comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montgomery College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce. This school awarded 387 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a popular choice for Business & Commerce majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 385 undergraduate certificates in Business & Commerce in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Business & Commerce here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Business & Commerce Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Business & Commerce that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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